Scouting Report:
Large-framed righty dominated DSL competition in 2009, but was
slightly old for the league. Mechanics can use some tuning-up, but he
demonstrates a live arm. Attacks hitters. Fastball sits 92-95 mph and
shows more life (96-97 mph) in short blasts. Also throws a 79-81 mph
slurve, that has some potential if he can sharpen it and get it up in
the mid-80s.
Lots of projection, but he's behind the age scale because he signed at
19, unlike many other Latin prospects who sign at 16. Needs to develop
his curveball to be starter material. Has accumulated impressive
strikeout numbers at every level so far with the Red Sox.